decarbonization

Asyad Group Launches ‘Sohar Max’ Mega Vessel to Drive Wind-Powered Maritime Sustainability

  • Asyad Group introduces Sohar Max, a 400,000-ton mega vessel equipped with five rotor sails, marking a major step in green shipping innovation.
  • The wind-assisted technology cuts fuel use by 6% and reduces CO₂ emissions by 3,000 tons annually, supporting Oman’s Vision 2040 and net-zero 2050 goals.
  • Designed with foldable rotor sails for operational flexibility, Sohar Max reinforces Asyad’s leadership in eco-efficient global maritime logistics.

In a bold move toward sustainable maritime...

https://mfame.guru/asyad-group-launches-sohar-max-mega-vessel-to-drive-wind-powered-maritime-sustainability/

Gasum Uses Bio-LNG to Power Vessel and Achieve FuelEU Maritime Compliance

  • Gasum has partnered with shipowner Bernhard Schulte to power the 7,500 m³ vessel Kairoswith renewable bio-LNG.
  • The FuelEU Maritime regulation allows emission pooling, where over-compliant vessels can offset the emissions of under-compliant ones.
  • FuelEU Maritime, effective from January 1, 2025, requires a 2% initial reduction in fuel carbon intensity, rising to 80% by 2050.

Gasum has signed an agreement with shipowner Bernard Schulte to fuel a 7,500 cubic meter vessel using renewable bio-LNG....

https://mfame.guru/gasum-uses-bio-lng-to-power-vessel-and-achieve-fueleu-maritime-compliance/

Life Cycle Assessment of OCCS Quantifies GHG Emissions Savings

  • Life Cycle Assessment of OCCS Quantifies GHG Emissions Savings.
  • LCA Provides a Holistic Comparison of Decarbonisation Solutions.
  • Methodology and Scenarios are Considered in the Study.

A life cycle assessment (LCA) by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has examined the potential of OCCS (Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage) to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The COLOSSUS (Carbon capture, offloading, onshore storage, utilisation, and permanent storage) study is an...

https://mfame.guru/life-cycle-assessment-of-occs-quantifies-ghg-emissions-savings/

Korea & U.S. Agree to Launch Transpacific Green Shipping Corridor by 2027

  • A green shipping corridor across the Pacific Ocean linking the United States and South Korea is set to be established by 2027, the latter country’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has unveiled.
  • The endeavor entails a collaboration between private and public sector players from both countries, namely, the port authorities of Busan and Ulsan, classification society Korean Register (KR), shipping major HMM, the Northwest Seaport Alliance, and the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

South Korea...

https://mfame.guru/korea-u-s-agree-to-launch-transpacific-green-shipping-corridor-by-2027/

Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel

Marine Log recently sat down with David Tyler, co-founder of Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, to discuss the world’s first commercially viable e-foiling system for marine transport, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, which recently debuted in New York City.

Marine Log (ML): What specific technologies or innovations in the Artemis EF-12 Escape contribute to it producing zero emissions and minimal wake, making it suitable for environmentally sensitive areas?

David Tyler (DT): The Artemi...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/qas/qa-david-tyler-of-artemis-technologies-on-e-foil-vessel/

New Study Reveals Alarming Impact Of Barnacle Biofouling On Shipping Decarbonisation

A recent research study titled “How much could barnacles limit shipping’s decarbonisation?” highlights the significant threat barnacle biofouling poses to global decarbonisation efforts. Published by I-Tech, the developer behind barnacle-repelling antifouling technology, the study is based on inspections of 685 vessel hulls and reveals a widespread and under-addressed contributor to increased fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Widespread Barnacle Biofouling Found on Global Fleet...

https://mfame.guru/new-study-reveals-alarming-impact-of-barnacle-biofouling-on-shipping-decarbonisation/

Seven steps to safe, approved use of ammonia or hydrogen ship fuel

Thinking about running ships on ammonia or hydrogen? Read about a smart way to gain approval under IMO’s alternative design approval process.

Our latest article on maritime decarbonization summarizes how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships. From engaging early with flag administrations to addressing design risks, training crews, and managing bunkering safely, we describe seven essential steps to receive approval.

Re...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/seven-steps-to-safe-approved-use-of-ammonia-or-hydrogen-ship-fuel/

New BC Marine Energy And Decarbonization Hub To Propel Clean Energy Innovation

In a bold step toward Canada’s clean energy transition, two leaders in British Columbia’s ocean innovation sector have announced a joint initiative aimed at advancing the development and commercialization of marine renewable energy and decarbonization technologies. The BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub, a key initiative of COAST, is delivered in partnership with the University of Victoria.

A Collaborative Effort to Drive Clean Energy Innovation

The BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub...

https://mfame.guru/new-bc-marine-energy-and-decarbonization-hub-to-propel-clean-energy-innovation/

Istanbul Shipyards Undergo Major Green Upgrades Led by Atal Solutions

The shipping industry’s significant environmental impact, ranking it as the sixth-largest polluter globally, is being directly addressed by a substantial $123.7 million retrofitting project spearheaded by Atal Solutions, in collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of other partners, reports AJOT.

Green Retrofitting 

Atal Solutions is currently undertaking a significant green retrofitting project in Istanbul, where four vessels are undergoing...

https://mfame.guru/istanbul-shipyards-undergo-major-green-upgrades-led-by-atal-solutions/

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